Walking, Wheeling and Cycling
Glanmire to City Cycle Route Phase 2 Consultation
Cork City Council has unveiled details of the next phase of the transition to improved walking and cycling options in the city.
The Glanmire to City Cycle Route Phase 2 will provide additional sustainable transport options with 4.9 kilometres of new and improved pedestrian and cycle facilities from Tivoli/Dunkettle to Michael Collins Bridge in the city centre. The scheme will link to the Glanmire to City Cycle Route Phase 1 (currently under construction) and the Carrigtwohill to Dunkettle greenway, which has been completed. Proposed public realm enhancements as part of the scheme will deliver high quality recreational space and improved urban biodiversity and playful elements for younger users. The project will be funded by the National Transport Authority.
The Glanmire to City Cycle Route Phase 2 includes the following key features:
-4.9 kilometres of safe shared and segregated two-way pedestrian and cycle paths from Michael Collins Bridge in the city to Dunkettle;
-Separation of pedestrian and cycle facilities from busy roadway via route through private lands off Water Street, Port of Cork Gardens (Lower Glanmire Road) and Tivoli Estate.
-Two new pedestrian and cycle bridges:
-Over dry-dock off Water Street to allow continuity of cycle track and footpath by avoiding pinch point of Water Street / Lower Glanmire Road junction.
-Over the railway line at Dunkettle, linking onto Glanmire to City Cycle Route Phase 1 and the Carrigtwohill to Dunkettle Greenway.
-Enhanced public lighting along the route;
-Improved public realm and recreational space, including play facilities.
The scheme is a key component in the Department of Transport’s “Pathfinder” Inter-Urban Cork to Waterford project, which will establish the first city-to-city cycling route in Ireland. Cork County Council and Waterford City & County Council are progressing similar schemes that will eventually see a fully connected cycle way from Cork City to Waterford City, via Midleton, Youghal and the Dungarvan Greenway.
Full details of Glanmire to City Cycle Route Phase 2 will be available on https://consult.corkcity.ie/ from Wednesday morning, May 29 2024. The public consultation period is open until Friday July 29 2024.
Tramore Valley Park pedestrian and cycle bridge and pathway
In 2023, Cork City Council delivered the Grange to Tramore Valley Park pedestrian and cycle bridge and pathway which opened up connectivity between Grange, Douglas and the city centre. The scheme gives residents, students and commuters the option to safely walk, wheel or cycle into the city reducing congestion and provides a beautiful, wooded leisure amenity.
Up to 24km new/upgraded cycling infrastructure has been completed between 2020-2023.
A further 10km of cycle infrastructure is currently under construction (Mahon, Glanmire, Marina, Ballybrack, Ballincollig) with a programme of other schemes due to enter construction over the next year. Construction has begun on the 5.6km Mahon Street Renewal Scheme, Cork’s first community-wide streetscape renewal programme aimed at providing safer and healthier streets with better pedestrian and cycle links to schools, shops, sports and leisure facilities. The scheme extends along Ringmahon Road, Skehard Road, Avenue de Rennes, Ballinure Avenue/The Maples and Castle Road.
